tools:clausing_mill:start
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The Clausing Kondia CNC mill is a machine that can cut machine nearly anything. | The Clausing Kondia CNC mill is a machine that can cut machine nearly anything. | ||
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+ | ===== Video Demos ===== | ||
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+ | Turning on the machine, referencing axes, running a job: [[https:// | ||
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+ | Transferring files from your computer to the machine: [[https:// | ||
===== Turning it on and getting it ready to use ===== | ===== Turning it on and getting it ready to use ===== | ||
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* Note that the limit switch for the X axis is currently broken so be very careful about how far you move it. It isn’t important to completely make it all of the way to the left . It just needs to be far enough to the left that your part can be successfully machined. | * Note that the limit switch for the X axis is currently broken so be very careful about how far you move it. It isn’t important to completely make it all of the way to the left . It just needs to be far enough to the left that your part can be successfully machined. | ||
- | Move the Z axis so that it is somewhere between 0 and 1. | + | Move the Z axis so that it is somewhere between 0 and 1 (on the front spindle scale, not on the digital read out). |
Move the Y axis so the table is pretty far towards you. The limit switch for this axis is shown below. | Move the Y axis so the table is pretty far towards you. The limit switch for this axis is shown below. | ||
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Move the Z rotary switch so that the spindle moves upward. | Move the Z rotary switch so that the spindle moves upward. | ||
- | Move the X rotary switch in the negative | + | Move the X rotary switch in the positive |
- | Move the Y rotary switch in the positive direction. | + | Move the Y rotary switch in the positive direction, so the table starts moving towards you. Once again it will automatically stop when it is done. |
- | At this point you may wish to set a second | + | At this point you may wish to set a second |
Turn the lever switches for the axes that you wish to reset the zero in either direction. | Turn the lever switches for the axes that you wish to reset the zero in either direction. | ||
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* When programming: | * When programming: | ||
* F360 post processor - delta dynapath | * F360 post processor - delta dynapath | ||
- | * Clausing has an air brake for the spindle, requires air line to be connected | + | * Clausing has an air brake for the spindle, requires air line to be connected. Turn Spindle Brake switch to Auto to engage, else to Off. Spindle should be set to Auto. |
* Use the " | * Use the " | ||
* Feed override goes 0-150%. Feed rate should be roughly 20 IPM to start (conservative) | * Feed override goes 0-150%. Feed rate should be roughly 20 IPM to start (conservative) | ||
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* Never turn the machine off with the axes at their end stops as it will crash. Similarly never home the opposite direction. | * Never turn the machine off with the axes at their end stops as it will crash. Similarly never home the opposite direction. | ||
* Potential upgrades: more memory or a drip feed system (drip feed requires a $1500 firmware upgrade by calling dynapath) or a floppy disk emulator. | * Potential upgrades: more memory or a drip feed system (drip feed requires a $1500 firmware upgrade by calling dynapath) or a floppy disk emulator. | ||
+ | * Spindle actual speed never matches on the display | ||
+ | * The display interface doesn' | ||
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+ | To run: | ||
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+ | * Mode > Auto | ||
+ | * Press Reset to move to start of file. Using PROGRAM mode to examine code will change the next event to run. Be careful! | ||
+ | * Set feedrate override to low/stop | ||
+ | * With a hand over the e-stop, press the Cycle Start button. Slowly raise the feed rate override until you reach the desired speed. | ||
+ | * When the program finishes, it will attempt to move back to machine zero. If you allow it to do this, the machine will not enable jogging until.... ? | ||
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+ | Todo | ||
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+ | * Adjust oil line so knee can travel higher | ||
+ | * Add a mark for 100% feed rate on feed rate override | ||
+ | * Play with the tachometer to check spindle speed vs actual |
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